Passport Waiver | Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
Provides an integrated program of home care services designed to address the specific home care needs of those under the age of 60 needing nursing and/or daily living services. Two (2) types of benefits packages are available: Home Health Services (formerly Core Services), and Waiver Benefits. - Home Health Services provide nursing, daily living, and skilled therapy. - Waiver Benefits provide the same services as Core Services but may also include: home delivered meals, emergency response systems, home modifications, adult day health services, out-of-home respite care, social work, and care coordination. (Upon turning age 60, waiver recipients are automatically transferred onto the Transition II [Carve-out] Waiver, which is only available to these individuals, and cannot be applied for independently).
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Physical Address
449 South Meridian Street, 2nd Floor, Portage County Administration Building, Ravenna, OH 44266
Hours
Same as site hours.
Fax
(330) 297-3439
Application process
- Call the office for more information. - This program requires assessment at both the county and state levels. - Applicants with questions about the progress of their application should contact the contact center for assistance.
Fee
Paid through Medicaid, but there may also be some patient liability.
Eligibility
- Home Health Services are for individuals of any age in Portage County who need nursing services every day because of unstable medical conditions. - Waiver Benefits are for those age 60 and under whose medical condition and/or functional status would qualify them for Medicaid coverage in a nursing home or hospital.
Languages
None.
Service area
Portage County, Ohio
Agency info
Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Portage County, Ohio.